5 Best Singapore Live Music Bars for a Great Night Out

Written by Gary Ho | September 04, 2025

It cannot be denied that exploring Singapore at night is extremely interesting. Whether you want to chill out at a cozy bar or sing along with a band, there is a wealth of entertainment waiting for you after the sun goes down. Here are some recommendations of places that offer great music, appetizing meals, and a guaranteed unforgettable night out.

1. Timbre Signatures

Image: Timbre Signatures

Best for
Rock and Pop music
Price
• Food: S$7-S$38
• Drinks: S$13-S$152
Address

1 Old Parliament Lane
House of Timbre
#01-04
Singapore 179429
Phone

+6563363386
Opening hours

Mon to Thurs 16:00 – 00:00
Fri to Sat 16:00 – 01:00
Website

Timbre X S.E.A
Email

info@timbregroup.asia

Highlights:

Entertaining Local Music and Open-mic Sessions: Staying true to Timbre’s brand, it’s mostly blues, rock music, funk, and other barn-storming rhythms that blast out at this den. On Thursday, there will also be an open mic session for you to showcase your talents.
Great Menu with Mouth-watering Appetizers: Along with the delicious sounds of live music, guests can also savor an all-day and all-night eating menu that features mouthwatering appetizers and sharing plates like honey ham and mozzarella cheese, delicious main dishes like steak tartare and homemade pizzas, and more.
Wide Range of Music: The music is exclusively awesome, from pop songs in Mandarin, Japanese, and English to Classical local music.

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2. Cuba Libre Café & Bar @ Clarke Quay

Image: Cuba Libre Café & Bar @ Clarke Quay

Best for
Latin American music
Price
$7 - $45
Address

#01-13Blk B, River Valley Rd, Singapore 179021
Phone

+6584180203
Opening hours

Sun to Mon: 18:00 - 03:00
Website

Cuba Libre Café & Bar

Highlights:

Great Latin and Cuban Dancing Songs: You can always bobble your head at the selection of Latin and Cuban music played in the club. In addition, the welcoming ambiance will bring you much closer to the diverse cultures that Singapore has to offer.
Lively Experimental Vibes with Amazing Acoustics: The warm interiors are the perfect accompaniment to the experimental vibes, and the space has the perfect acoustics for a spectacular performance of Latin jazz and American music.
Refreshing Drinks and Great Food Selection: Apart from a great selection of music, the bar has a great selection of food and drinks to offer.

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3. Cool Cats

Image: Cool Cats

Best for
A Jazz music night
Price
Drinks from $18
Snacks from $8
Address

32 Beach Rd, Singapore 189764
Phone

+6568181920
Opening hours

Wed to Sat 20:30 – 01:00
Website

Cool Cats

Highlights:

Live jazz by local and international artists: Local musicians regularly play jazz and R&B at Cool Cats. On occasion, international jazz artists are invited to perform. The Cool Cats stage has been graced by the likes of Adam Hall & The Velvet Playboys from Perth, R&B sweetheart Janine Anice from London, The New Orleans Singapore Revue, and the Graeme Bell Hall of Famer, James Morrison.
Unique cocktails inspired by jazz music history: Cool Cats offers 14 signature cocktails that are carefully curated by its head mixologist, Nicola Paterno. Cocktails with names like Lady Ella, Holiday’s Protest, Ways of a Diva, La Vie En Rose, and East St. Louis Toodle-Do are enough to pique the interest of every jazz aficionado.

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4. Wala Wala Cafe Bar

Image: Wala Wala Cafe Bar

Best for
A music night starting early
Price
Drinks from S$7
Food from S$9
Address

31 Lorong Mambong, Singapore 277689
Phone

+6564624288
Opening hours

Mon to Thu: 16:00 - 01:00
Fri: 16:00 - 02:00
Sat: 15:00 - 02:00
Sun: 15:00 - 01:00
Website

Wala Wala Cafe Bar

Highlights:

A favourite live music bar of the locals: Proudly serving excellent live music for over 20 years in Singapore, Wala Wala Cafe Bar has become one of the best places to enjoy music in the island city. To many Singaporeans, Wala Wala is a part of their childhood and adulthood, a relaxed place to chill out with family and friends.
Live performances at Wala Wala start earlier than at its counterparts: This is one of the main draws of Wala Wala Cafe Bar as many people want to enjoy live music for two to three hours and still probably get home before midnight. Performances start from 19:00 on weekdays and 21:30 on weekends.

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5. Hero’s

Image: Hero's

Best for
A night of rock and pop music
Price
Drinks from S$11
Food from S$8
Address

69 Circular Road, #01-01, Singapore 049423
Phone

+6564386058
Opening hours

Mon to Fri 11:00 – 03:00
Sat 15:00 – 04:00
Website

Hero's

Highlights:

A variety of entertainment: Hero’s is a popular place to enjoy live music (6 nights a week) from its resident bands (Vevo) or watch live sportscasts on the biggest screens that you can find inside a bar in Singapore. On Tuesday nights, people flock to Hero’s for a night of rolling laughter with Comedy Masala.
VIP area with beer-tap tables: The VIP section provides some privacy for guests who want to stay away from the rocking and roaring crowd. Each VIP booth is equipped with two draft beer taps with electronic tracking and real-time display so guests can keep track of their alcohol consumption.
2,500 sq. ft. of party space: Hero’s is divided into an al fresco area, the main indoor seating, and a three-booth VIP section. This provides a good option for birthday parties, stag nights, corporate events, or any other special occasion that calls for a fun night of partying.

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